Mi Cuba Cafe Opens in Columbia Heights

Late last week I mentioned that Mi Cuba Cafe was still coming to Columbia Heights in the former Paila Grill space on Park Road. Little did I know how soon it would be. On Saturday morning I passed by and was able to take some photos a few hours before they opened:

Their website is still under construction but I took some photos of their take out menu which you can see after the jump.

Ate there last night – great food. Try the flan! Service still working out kinks – quick at first, then slow, slow, slow, even with only a few tables occupied. Looks family run. I’m very happy it’s there.

Got take-out from there on Saturday. While waiting, met the Cuban family who owns/operates the establishment (I agree with anon above – they are absolutely charming!). I was impressed with the artwork and found out the grandmother is actually the artist of all of the artwork, including the wooden phone booth and the wood/silverware installation next to the kitchen door in the second picture.

As for the food: fantastic. Will also say: finally, a damn good Cuban sandwich in DC.

My wife and I went there tonight and everything was amazing. The food was authentically Cuban and delicious. We will return soon with friends and family. The owner/chef is Cuban and his wife and family help run it. They too were great and seemed so happy and eager to please. I will be posting a much longer review in Yelp tonight.